The Bengals believe Whitworth can be Pro Bowl caliber in 2012, his seventh year with the team. He has good feet and outstanding strength. Kruger and McClellan are both full-time starters for the first time in their careers. Both were solid in preseason against the run in the opener, but their performances dropped off in the second and third preseason games. Whitworth should be able to handle either in pass protection, but the key will be if they can hold the edge against Whitworth versus the run. Edge: Bengals.

The Bengals believe Whitworth can be Pro Bowl caliber in 2012, his seventh year with the team. He has good feet and outstanding strength. Kruger and McClellan are both full-time starters for the first time in their careers. Both were solid in preseason against the run in the opener, but their performances dropped off in the second and third preseason games. Whitworth should be able to handle either in pass protection, but the key will be if they can hold the edge against Whitworth versus the run. Edge: Bengals. (Baltimore Sun and US Presswire photos)

The Bengals believe Whitworth can be Pro Bowl caliber in 2012, his seventh year with the team. He has good feet and outstanding strength. Kruger and McClellan are both full-time starters for the first time in their careers. Both were solid in preseason against the run in the opener, but their performances dropped off in the second and third preseason games. Whitworth should be able to handle either in pass protection, but the key will be if they can hold the edge against Whitworth versus the run. Edge: Bengals.